2-Feb-2016

Local Katherine resident Helen Foster travels the campdraft circuit with her husband and has a passion for photographing the remarkable horsemanship skills of the riders. This unique exhibition features a number of the Katherine Region's riders exhibiting their impressive skills. Helen's reputation as a photographer is growing; oe of her photographs was featured on the front page of Australian Campdraft News, Feb/March 2016.

Opening: Friday 11 March, 6-8pm

Exhibition runs: 12 March - 30 April 2016

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

For further information please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751

Fri

3-May-2016

Celebrate Mother's Day with an extra ling Wriggle & Rhyme dedicated to all the wonderful mums, moms, grandmother, nannas and grandmas out there!
For 0-2 years old. Songs, rhymes and movement for baby and mum!!!

Older children welcome.

When: Tuesday 3 May 2016

Time: 9.30am - 10.15am

Venue: Katherine Public Library

For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188

06-May-2016

One of the last fully initiated Wardaman elders, Yidumduma Bill Harney is regarded by many as a national living treasure; the quintessential Renaissance man using his paintings, carvings, songs and storytelling to communicate his indigenous knowledge to the world.

23-Apr-2016

Visit heritage sites - Gallon License Store, Overland Telegraph Pylons and other sites.
With tour vehicles supplied by the Katherine Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club this is sure to be a very unique tour of Katherine Historical sites.

When: Saturday 23 April 2016

Depart From: O'Keeffe House, Riverbank Drive

Time: Tour departs 8.30am sharp

Cost: $10 p/person including free entry to O'Keeffe House and Devonshire Tea

23-Apr-2016

Are aged 18 years or under? Are you a budding Author? Then come along to the Young Territory Author Awards Writers Workshop.
Designed to provide tips and advice on producing a winning Young Territory Author Awards entry. The workshops will focus on creating characters and story structure.

When: Saturday 23 April 2016

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!

For more information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.

Fri

25-May-2016

Every year a picture book by an Australia author and illustrator is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country.

Join us this year as we read 'I got this hat' written by Jol and Kate Temple and illustrated by Jon Foye.

When: Wednesday 25 May 2016

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Katherine Town Council Civic Centre

For further information please contact the Katherine Public Library 08 8971 1188.

28-Apr-2016

The Daughter is a contemporary adaptation of Norwegian playwright's Henrik Ibsen's classic play The Wild Duck that deals with truth, family bonds and the repercussions of secrets across generations. It was adapted by established theatre director Simon Stone in 2011 for the Belvoir Theatre and reimagined once again as the screenplay for his film directing debut.

In the last days of a dying Australian logging town Christian (Paul Schneider) returns to his family home after a fifteen year absence for his father Henry's (Geoffrey Rush) wedding. He reconnects with his childhood friend Oliver (Ewen Leslie), who has stayed in town working at Henry's timber mill and is now out of a job. As Christian gets to know Oliver's wife Charlotte (Miranda Otto), daughter Hedvig (Odessa Young) and father Walter (Sam Neill), he discovers a secret that could tear Oliver's family apart. As he tries to right the wrongs of the past, his actions threaten to shatter the lives of those he left behind years ago.

27-May-2016

Come to the Salvage Katherine Junk Exhibition opening to see some amazing sculptures carefully crafted from junk by the people of our region. In its fourth year, this festival is now an institution in Katherine. You too could also enter a work of art made from pre-loved, reused, recycled collectables. Be impressed by the ingenuity and creativity. Go on - make a Junk art masterpiece.

30-Apr-2016

Get your adrenalin rushing as you fight what could be called the premier freshwater angling species in the Top End of Australia, the barramundi.

Held over the May Day long weekend, the 29th Katherine Club Big Horse Barra Classic will be fished on the Victoria River at Timber Creek. This competition offers the ultimate challenge, with cash prizes for the largest catch and release barra.

Entry costs apply - Please contact the Katherine Game Fishing Club for further details.

03-Jun-2016

This annual nature photography competition and exhibition was born in Katherine and is in it's eighth year.

This exhibition is timed to recognise World Environment Day and the annual theme is chosen to celebrate and raise awareness of the amazing Northern Territory environment. This year's theme is: NT Environment - Weeds and Ferals.

People from all around the Territory are encouraged to share images that are often only seen by those who live here.

1-Jul-2016

Last year's Territory Day saw the community come together en-masse for the inaugural dance spectacular K-Town Dance Massive, a large scale community dance event celebrating life in the Territory. It's happening again this year at the showgrounds as part of the Territory Day Celebrations with the annual fireworks display to follow the performance.

10-Jun-2016

One of the most important community festivals in regional Australia, Barunga Festival, now in its 31st year has a strong history of showcasing and celebrating the positive aspects of community life. Come along for a fantastic weekend of incredible music, sport, culture, art, dance, circus, kids activities, workshops, healthy food and much more.

10-Jun-2016

Blending dynamic circus acts with cheeky feats of strength and multiple giant bunny heads, Circa's show Beyond is warm, surreal and strangely beautiful. Set to a bewitching mix of show tunes, ballads and electronica, this creation will delight and enchant. Created by Yaron Lifschitz with the Circa ensemble.

Suitable for ages 8 and over.

When: Friday 10 June 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Fri

13-Jun-2016

Professional sculpture artists, Nina Ambjerg-Pedersen and Mark Swartz, along with remote indigenous artists from the Katherine region will be hosted in the new Katherine Regional Arts Studio to run workshops in multi-material sculpture at and work on a collaborative public artwork with members of the Katherine community. Everyone is welcome - artists and those who have never done art and secretly want to!

17-Jun-2016

Presented by NT Music School and community partners, this is a showcase of creative talent from primary and secondary aged students of Katherine and the surrounding remote communities. A series of school workshops and programs, including music, storytelling, dance and theatre, will culminate in the 'Riversong' performance on the grounds of Godinymayin.

When: Friday 17 June 2016

Time: 5.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Free event

This is an Alcohol free, family event with food and refreshments available for purchase.

18-Jun-2016

Dance the night away with live country rock band - Moonshadow. This is the start of the 'Ride to the Other Side' event. A group of Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Armadale will be leaving Katherine to completed the final leg of their journey around Australia - ON LAWN MOWERS!

Raising money for mental health research this is sure to be a great evening with raffles and other prizes up for grabs on the night.

When: Saturday 18 June 2016

Time: 6-11pm

Venue: Katherine Country Club

For further information please contact the Rotary Club of Katherine 0438 808 835.

Fri

25-Jun-2016

Hosted by Dragonfly Catering & Events, this event will raise much needed funds for Careflight NT.

With MC Rick Knight, entertainment by the Fame Junkies, a charity auction with lots of amazing goodies to be grabbed and three course formal dining this is sure to be a great night out for an even greater cause.

9-Jul-2016

Performing for one nigh only and for the first time in Katherine, this intrepid band of funny-makers is taking over Australia one town at a time! it's silly, it's satirical, it's side-splitting. It's Australia's ultimate comedy road trip! Featuring a cast of local and international comedy talents with Dave Callan as MC.

When: Saturday 9 July 2016

Cost: TBC

Time: 8pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL.

May contain course language, sexual references and material that may offend some viewers. Suitable for 15 and over.

For further information and to book your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Fri

25-Jun-2016

Bilarni tells the story of the greatest yarn-spinner of the all, Bill Harney Sr (father of Wardaman elder Yidumduma Bill Barney) - a soldier who returned from WW1 to live among the indigenous people as a lover, father and husband who lost it all... and that's only part of the epic tale. Jan "Yarn" Wositsky performs this one-man play written from Harney's books, radio broadcasts, papers and others' recollections. Directed by Paul Hampton.

Running time 80 minutes with no interval.

When: Saturday 25 June 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

TICKETS ESSENTIAL!

For further information and to purchase tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

Fri

15-Jul-2016

The Katherine Show is the largest community event in the area and provides a range of entertainment and activities for the whole family: Rodeo, campdrafting, working dog trials, equestrian events, cattle, pet and poultry shows, dog jumping and novelty competitions, show rides and amusements, competitions for everyone including cooking, horticulture, agriculture, craft, art, needlework and writing.

Its a week packed full of fun and frivolity for young and old.

When: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 July 2016

Venue: Katherine Showgrounds, Victoria Highway

Entry fees apply.

Please contact the Katherine & District Show Society for more information.

22-Jul-2016

The Katherine Prize is a non-acquisitive annual award open to all Northern Territory based Indigenous and on-Indigenous artists. Now in it's 41st year, the Katherine Prize is the longest running art competition in the Northern Territory.

Walking with Spirits offers you the exclusive chance to experience the ancient Aboriginal tradition of corroboree while enjoying the stunning lakeside beauty of Malkgulumbu (Beswick Falls), a remote sacred site not normally accessible to the general public. Once a year, for one night only, the ancient art of corroboree is interpreted with music, story, song and fire.

28-Jul-2016

Join Melbourne City Ballet as they bring the classical ballet version of William Shakespeare's arguably most popular work Rome & Juliet to life. Choreographed by Artistic Director Michael Pappalardo, this classic story explores the chance meeting of two young lovers, the son and daughter of two rival families, who quickly develop a forbidden love that could cost them their lives.

Running time 150 minutes including two 15-minute intervals.

When: Thursday 28 July 2016

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre

Cost: TBC

For further information and to purchase your tickets please contact GYRACC 08 8972 3751 or www.gyracc.org.au

19-Aug-2016

The 50th Anniversary Freedom Day Festival will commemorate the historic events of 1966 to 1975 through a celebration of art, culture, heritage, music and sport. Situated in the remote communities of Kalkaringi and Daguragu, the festival will see the official launch of the Wave Hill Walk Off Heritage Trail, which will help keep the Walk Off story alive. The event will feature musical performances from Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody, Dan Sultan, Sara Storer, Shane Howard, Archie Roach, Neil Murray and Peter Garrett plus a huge contingent of Aboriginal bush bands.

19-Aug-2016

Championships points, full event Rodeo in association with the professional rodeo circuit. Australian Champion cowboys and cowgirls in action. All events including bull rising, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing and junior events.

16-Sep-2016

WOW is a global festival celebrating the achievements of women and girls all over the world and an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. The third WOW Festival to be held in Katherine, this is an inspiring three days of talks, performances, exhibitions, workshops, market place and networking opportunities.

7-Dec-2017

02-Dec-2017

Come along and help the Year 11 class of 2018 as the raise money for their educational camp to Melbourne.

Date: Saturday 2 December 2018

Time: 11am

Venue: Katherine Cinema 3, 20 First Street

Cost: Entry fees apply.

Despicable Me 3 (PG)

The mischievous Minions hope that Gru will return to a life of crime after the new boss of the Anti-Villain League fires him. Instead, Gru decides to remain retired and travel to Freedonia to meet his long-lost twin brother for the first time. The reunited siblings soon find themselves in an uneasy alliance to take down the elusive Kalthazar Bratt, a former 1980s child star who seeks revenge against the world.